would a college be ****ed if I just randomly mail in an extra essay? would they can it or would they actually be willing to read extras? if I think that I wrote a really really cool essay, should I send it in separately? can it hurt me in any way?
<p>They might see you as a bit of an overachiever, but this wouldn't significantly hurt you unless they say somewhere on the application instructions, "please do not send in extra materials" or something to that effect.
They might not read it, but it's worth a try. If you do send it in, make sure there's a letter attached explaining what it is and why you're sending it in.</p>